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Broome Volunteer Fire and Rescue Service

Locality: Broome, Western Australia

Address: Frederick Street 6725 Broome, WA, Australia

Website: http://www.dfes.wa.gov.au/

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22.01.2022 The alert level for this fire has been downgraded as Firefighters are getting on top of the fire and weather conditions have eased. Although there is no imm...ediate danger you need to be aware and keep up to date in case the situation changes. Publication time: 05:19 PM, 17/10/18. A bushfire WATCH AND ACT is still current for people at Thangoo Homestead, Barn Hill Station and Eco Beach in the area bordering Roebuck Plains Station and Shamrock Station in the SHIRE OF BROOME. The bushfire remains a threat due to unfavourable weather condtions forecast this afternoon. It is out of control and unpredictable. A number of roads are closed including: - Great Northern Highway between Roebuck Plains Roadhouse and Sandfire Roadhouse - Dampier Downs Road Firefighters are on the scene, actively fighting the fire, strengthening containment lines and building fire breaks. Find out more information on the Emergency WA website: https://www.emergency.wa.gov.au/ Philip DeBruyn ABC Emergency

20.01.2022 An aerial perspective of the bushfire currently impacting the Great Northern Highway from Port Smith turn off to Sandfire Roadhouse in the Shire of Broome. Bush...fires in the Kimberley can be incredibly unpredictable, changing from hour to hour. With wind gusts of 70km/h forecast tomorrow, crews are working hard today on a northerly containment line to halt the spread of fire along the highway and get people moving once again. Your safety is our top priority and we appreciate your patience while the area is still unsafe. The next update is due before 4pm, unless the situation changes. Warnings can be found at: www.emergency.wa.gov.au

15.01.2022 Get down to McDonalds Broome in support of McHappy day with our local Emergency Services, be served by a Firefighter or have your meal cooked by a Ambulance officer , who wouldn’t support this !!! #McHappyDay #BVFRS #Fireandrescue #Stjohns #DFES #Stjohnsambulance #VFRS

13.01.2022 On Tuesday 16/10/18 Ballidu VFES was called to see if any members were free to go on a deployment to fight the fires in Broome that was started by a lighting st...rike. We had one member able to go, Aimee Hood , who joind 12 other members from other brigades in the goldfields Midlands region. We flew out first thing Wednesday morning and got straight into in as soon as we landed. They were long hot 16-18 hr days but an amazing experience. We had an amazing crew that was able to work together perfectly. We were finally able to jump back on a plane and come home Sunday afternoon. I would like to thank everyone that was involved and even those who gave their support. It was an absolute amazing job for all involved. Hope you all enjoy these photos and you are interested in knowing any more information on what went on than were more than happy for you to comment or PM. See more

12.01.2022 And we are off !!!!! The Annual Broome Emergency Services lolly run including... Broome Volunteer Fire & Rescue Service, Broome Volunteer Bush Fire Brigade, Broome Volunteer Marine Rescue Service, Broome State Emergency Service and St Johns Ambulance Service Broome. Please post up all your pics and videos of our visits around Broome.

09.01.2022 It's been a busy season throughout 2017/18 for our awesome staff and volunteers from all across Western Australia. We'd like to thank our wonderful personnel fo...r everything they do to keep our State safe, especially under difficult circumstances when dealing with so many different types of hazards! Take a look at our seasonal stats to find out more about some of the incidents which recently impacted WA.

07.01.2022 Update: 06:12 PM, 17/10/18. A bushfire ADVICE has been issued for people at Thangoo Homestead, Barn Hill Station and Eco Beach in the area bordering Roebuck Pl...ains Station and Shamrock Station in the SHIRE OF BROOME. The alert level for this fire has been downgraded as Firefighters are getting on top of the fire and weather conditions have eased. There is a lot of smoke in the area. Although there is no immediate danger you need to be aware and keep up to date in case the situation changes. A number of roads remained closed including: Great Northern Highway between Roebuck Plains Roadhouse and Sandfire Roadhouse Dampier Downs Road Thank you to the Firefighters, SES, Volunteers, DFES staff, Pastoralists and Rangers who have worked tireless to bring the fire under control. Find out more information on the Emergency WA website: https://www.emergency.wa.gov.au/

07.01.2022 Do you understand the different types of bushfire alerts and warnings? This short animation explains the bushfire warning system and some of the things you need to do at each alert level. To stay up to date with the most current alerts and warnings please visit: www.emergency.wa.gov.au

06.01.2022 PLEASE NOTE: This Alert has been updated, please see www.emergency.wa.gov.au for the latest information. Bushfire WATCH AND ACT for people at Thangoo Homestea...d, Barn Hill Station and Eco Beach, and surrounding areas in the SHIRE OF BROOME. Publication time: 07:33 AM, 17/10/18. A bushfire WATCH AND ACT has been issued for people at Thangoo Homestead, Barn Hill Station and Eco Beach in the area bordering Roebuck Plains Station and Shamrock Station in the SHIRE OF BROOME. There is a possible threat to lives and homes as a fire is approaching in the area and conditions are changing. You need to leave act immediately, do not wait and see. The fire started near Dampier Downs Road in Gingerah. The fire is burning towards Great Northern Highway. WHAT TO DO: If you are not prepared or you plan to leave, leave now if the way is clear. It is not safe to stay and actively defend, your best chance for survival is to leave now. If you are not at home, do not try to return as conditions in the area could be very dangerous. Close all doors and windows. If you have a respiratory condition and you have been affected by smoke you should contact your local doctor or call Health Direct on 1800 022 222. BUSHFIRE BEHAVIOUR: The bushfire is moving fast in a westerly direction at 6 kilometres per hour. It is out of control and unpredictable. Burning embers are likely to be blown around your home. Spot fires are starting up to 1000 metres ahead of the fire. This means Thangoo Homestead, Barn Hill Station, Eco Beach and people travelling on Great Northern Highway may be threatened by fire. ROAD CLOSURES AND CONDITIONS: Avoid the area and be aware of fire and emergency services personnel working on site. A number of roads are closed including: Great Northern Highway between Roebuck Plains Roadhouse and Sandfire Roadhouse Dampier Downs Road Motorists are asked to avoid the area, reduce speed and drive carefully due to smoke. Road information may also be available from Main Roads WA by calling 138 138 or visiting www.mainroads.wa.gov.au or by contacting the Shire of Broome. WHAT FIREFIGHTERS ARE DOING: Firefighters are on the scene, actively fighting the fire, strengthening containment lines and building fire breaks. Approximately 16 firefighters including volunteers from Broome VFRS, Broome BFB and Broome SES are on scene. Local pastoralists, ranger groups, DBCA firefighters and DFES staff are also assisting. Crews are actively backburning from Great Northern Highway. EXTRA INFORMATION: The fire was reported at 05:24 AM on 11 October 2018 and currently there has been 400,000 hectares burnt. The cause of the fire is lightning. DFES is managing the fire. Find out more information on the Emergency WA website: https://www.emergency.wa.gov.au/

03.01.2022 There were some big goals kicked last Friday, with a combined emergency services team taking part in a charity AFL game! Volunteers from Broome Volunteer Fire ...and Rescue Service, Broome Tegional Bushfire Brigade, Broome State Emergency Service, Kimberley DFES staff, Western Australia Police Force and St John WA all took part to raise money for Sirens of Silence Charity. They managed to raise $3000 before the game had even started, getting their hands dirty with a car wash! Well done team!

02.01.2022 CROC SIGHTING **UPDATE** Last sighting of the crocodile was at Gantheaume Point at 3.20pm, moving in a northly direction towards Cable Beach. Broome Shire hav...e closed the beach from Gantheaume Point to the Surf Club for 24 hours. **EARLIER** A 3.5m crocodile has been spotted at Broome Port near the jetty. Parks and Wildlife is urging people to exercise extreme caution in the Roebuck Bay area from Town Beach to Entrance Point. If you spot a croc contact the Parks and Wildlife Service on 9195 5500. See more